Dont dig up in doubt what you planted in… (giveaway post)

Dizclaimer: Ive searched. Ive googled. Ive hunted and asked friends. I can not locate who said the quote completed above. Now that Ive revealed my ignorance Im confident 233873 of you already know and shall hit me up with the name in the comments. ThankYouSoMuch.

Not digging up in doubt what Ive planted in faithhas been my mantra lately and not only during my morning meditation time.

Ive employed it as Ive tackled projects about which I feel the merest hint of “can I do this? is this my gift? will I be successful?”

Dont dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.

Ive chanted it in my head as I approached mamahood moments which have thrown me for a loop & where Im pretty much flying by the seat of pants.

Dont dig up in doubt what you raised thus far in planted in faith.

Ive harnessed it when I look at my work-schedule for the next four months, see Ive also committed to running a half-marathon & mightcould veer off my confident path onto the am I flipping nuts?! superhighway.

Dont dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.

Ive even taken to wearing the ring pictured above from Lift Your Sole as an additional reminder.

(for those of you wondering yes I did entertain the notion of getting the phrase tattooed on. thus far Ive resisted.).

As I glance down at my hands (while thumb-typing, driving, eating, playing…) the ring serves as an almost subconscious re-enforcement of my goals & dreams.

It also serves as a reminder Ive set into motion what I wish to achieve and need to have faith in my efforts.

(I know. Look at me deftly avoiding any ideological Let Go Let G-d talk up in herre. That’s not the point of today’s post)

(I really do covet everything at her site not to mention the prices. I should have felt awkward asking for a giveaway since her merchandise is so flipping generously priced—-but I did not. Youll have that)

To her tremendous credit, Jill was willing to do a give away and placed upon the give *zero parameters*

Parameters which I shall now place upon your comments to be entered to win (I know. I never do this and have turned down every giveaway which has required me to. Im a misfit-enigma that way).

You may be entered to with a 25 dollar gift certificate to Lift Your Sole for the lowlow cost of a comment below.

Should you be chosen by the random number generator what item would you choose?

I really love that quote! If I were to win this giveaway I would definitely buy that Faith ring. I also love the half-marathon jewelry – I just finished my first half in May! Great giveaway, and a great dose of morning inspiration.

I would definitely get the cuff that says “Life Is Either A Daring Adventure Or Nothing.” It makes me think of the quote from the very very end of the Robin Williams movie “Hook”:

Granny Wendy: So… your adventures are over.
Peter Banning: Oh, no. To live… to live would be an awfully big adventure

It was my mom’s absolute favorite movie as she was absolutely addicted to all things Peter Pan and the cuff would have been something I would have gotten for her … if she was still here. Instead I’ll get it for ME.

I still have problems with doubt, but I’m much more adventurous than I used to be! I attribute that to the constant support and encouragement from my husband. That, and my own dreams of DOING! I love jewelry with a purpose, so I hope I win!

thank you for sharing this site! I love the half-marathon charms! I would love to wear the one that says “courage to start, strength to endure, resolve to finish” for my half in November! Wow, that is now my new mantra!!

I want EVERYTHING – I LOVE LOVE LOVE this site! How did I not know about it before now?!?!

I scoured through the pages and kept coming back to the necklace that has 3 charms and says “Enjoy the Journey” – a reminder I need, especially on the tough days. However, I am also torn between that necklace and the charm that says “courage to start, strength to endure, resolve to finish” – It just seems so appropriate for my half training I am about starting.

Miz, thanks for sharing a great site! and thanks to Lift your Sole for a great giveaway!

I would get a necklace that said STRENGTH. I think it takes some of that to deal with six years of knee injuries and I’d like to remind myself on a daily basis that though it’s tough going, I am strong.

Great mantra! I’ll be off to visit the site in a few, no doubt I’ll find all kinds of lovely things to covet. Oh, and if you ever decide to get those words inked on your body, consider a trip down my way..my eldest daughter is a tattoo artist.

THANK YOU for reminding me again.. I’ve been digging up in doubt a lot lately.. letting the demons consume me.. BUT this post just made me come back center.. thank you.. and I would get the half marathon pendant.. 13.1 courae to start, strength to endure, resolve to finish.. hell I’m getting it anyway win or not.. I need that pronto.. thanks.

I really like the faith ring. LIke the believe pendant too! Off to check out some of the leather cuffs mentioned in the comments. I will probably get some of her things for myself and for presents this year. Very nice, and as you said, reasonably priced.

I really like the quote you shared. Thanks for including it in this post.

FAITH. So powerful…in fact, for some odd reason, the word brings tears to my eyes today. Maybe because of all the things I can think about right now, this week, this month, is that I have faith in where she is.

Ok — I have to take a couple of deep breaths. Thanks for your post today lady!

I deserve this give away as I too am training for a half marathon and every mile further I run in training is the longest run I have ever done. I am going on fumes and faith. The faith ring really resonated for me and I could use a physical talisman to get me past the pain.

Not US-ian, so not eligible, but I checked out the site and Jill has some really nice stuff! What really called out to me were the ‘fearless’ ring/pendant. Possibly because I am so opposite to fearless and I could use the reminder that I should just go for things. If you don’t try, if you let fear hold you back, you don’t get anywhere.

I love, Love, LOVE the stuff on her website. I would use it toward a “Strength” ring. Actually I would have to use it towards something else because I just can’t wait to see if I win the give away. I’m buying today!! I was actually looking for rings like this last week in a store, but couldn’t find any.

Should you be chosen by the random number generator what item would you choose? I would choose a necklace or ring

Would you create your own necklace? I would love to create my own because there are words and phrases that mean so much to me.

Tell the world why you walk? I started walking to get healthy for me and my family… I continue to walk and now run because it shows what I can accomplish when I put my mind to it. I am a strong, powerful, and empowered woman.

Would you order the FAITH ring and join me in my mantra? I would order a faith ring… I would probably have to post the mantra and look at it for a little while to determine what it means to me.

I would have a hard time choosing just one of those adorable charms/rings/bracelets, but trust me, I could do it! Miz, you always amaze me with your fun new links and your inspirational posts. So happy to have found you!

I needed that mantra STATED to me today. & now I walk away with a little more faith in SELF. I think I am now properly FITTED for the remainder of (at least) today! Thanks for inspriring. Enter me! I feel I can win!

Oh, the love!!! Ever since you tweeted this quote it’s been written on my bathroom mirror, right below my goal – I’ve been struggling/agonizing/fretting for far too long about the goal which is to complete my personal trainer certification. I’ve moved the date more times that I can remember because I’ve been too busy doubt digging with a big shovel of “what if’s”.

I have the Faith ring and cuff bookmarked as my gift to me when I finish the essays and hit *send* this weekend.

Thank you! This post today is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I have some crazy-ass dreams, but am working toward them so gradually that it feels like trying to move a mountain with a teaspoon.

I’m not sure what I’d get. The “Enjoy the Journey” necklace seemed especially relevant. I also love the “Live Love Tri” charm.

OH.MY.GOODNESS! Love her store! I would love the bracelet Courage to Start…
And the t-shirt. Especially as I am also training to compete in my first half marathon on spring 2011.
Ohhhh, I might have to get myself an early birthday gift tonight…

I love your mantra and your ring. I’m going to have to remember that mantra and use it in all the situations you mentioned… I think I’d get a charm that said, “Faith in Every Footstep”. Thanks for introducing us to this great shop. As I’m training for my first half, I love her half-marathon jewelry. Awesome!

I can’t believe I’ve never seen this site before! I’d order the “Courage to start, Strength to endure, Resolve to see it through” charm. It’s something that I need to remember: it’s not just starting the battle, it’s seeing it through to the end that counts.

I don’t have a mantra yet, but I like the idea of creating one. One of the things I like about exercise is that I can turn off my active mind and just focus on my body moving. Now I know how essential this is becoming for me.

Now you’ve done it and introduced me to a designer I will have to buy something from if I don’t win. As you know I’m running a half- marathon in October and I’ve also committed to raising $4000. I’m taking on two tasks that Ive never before completed but I’m up for the challenge. As I runi think ofmy honored hero Ja’Naya who is fighting leukemia now and when her mom told me this 4 year old had leukemia I immediately drew on my faith and prayed she’d be okay. 7 months later she is doing well, still in treatment but a little trooper.

My desire to do a task that is extremely challenging is based on my faith, courage, strength and resolve so I’d design my own necklace with all of these sayings on it. I’d wear it during my half as I chant Ja’Naya’s name while I run which I’ve taj
Ken to doing when things get rough especially with my injured hip.

I don’t discuss it enough but faith is a huge part of my life. It’s an integral part of everything I do.

Now I’m not a big jewelry wearer, but Mrs. NoMoreBacon and I are starting our half training soon and the “Courage to Start, Strength to Endure, Resolve to Finish” pendant would make a great gift for her and a good reminder to both of us of our goals.

Love this post! Your mantra is so true. We would have so much less stress and worry if we just lived by faith. It always works out in the end we just cant see is until we have finished the journey. So why worry and just live life to the fullest.
I have a necklace that I got for christmas from my kids that they ordered from “Lift Your Sole” It has a charm that says “Run”, one of a girl running, and another of a flower. I plan on adding 13.1 when I finish my 1/2 marathon. It is my favorite necklace! Love “Lift Your Sole” great company. Thanks

My mantra has always been ‘Anything is possible’. It helped keep me focused through the seven years it took me to lose that 200 extra pounds, plus all the attached emotional baggage, I had been carrying around for almost 20 years. I did succumb, and have it tattooed on me. Though in French, and worked into a very symbolic tattoo across my lower back, so it doesn’t see the light of day very often. I’d love a more visible reminder! Especially now that I’m taking on new ventures…a catering business and a personal training business…all while raising three kids and going through a divorce. Life is good…but sometimes you just need a little reminder that it’s not as hard as it sometimes seems!

Should I be chosen, I would want the “Yoga Peace Within charm neclace…because I’ve recently began doing yoga for 5+ hours a week, and I’ve noticed not only changes in my strength and posture, but huge changes in how I cope with stressful things around me, and how I relate to others. It’s changed me.

I walk for exercise. Since most of my walking is in the mountains, I walk for the beauty and the exhilaration of reaching the top of a mountain. The ultimate joy of making it to the top is exciting, but the beautiful view tops everything.

I think I found this years mantra over there on a bracelet – “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”. I’ve done so many things (and plan to do many more this year) of things that are outside my comfort zone instead of being afraid and just sticking to the same ol’ same ol’.

Now it’s time to shower…just got back from training for the trithalon adventure and go on a downtown Austin adventure!

Love the mantra!! Faith is my life right now!! I have a watch that I wear that the band is made up of the word faith, over and over again all around the band! It is a great reminder to keep the faith over whatever I need!

I would do a necklace or ring to remind me to breathe and be present in the moment…..to be centered and renewed in focus whenever I feel astray….love the merchandise at this site…..thanks for the wonderful quote too A good mantra indeed